Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

• Job reference: REQ
• Date posted: 14/01/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 03/02/2026
• Location:
  
  Doncaster (Grange Lane Infants Academy)
• Salary:
  Under 18 - £9 per hour, 18 to 20 - £10.00, 21 and over - £12.21 per hour.
• Annual weeks: 38 weeks (Term Time Only)
• Contractual hours: 30
• Basis:
  Part time
• Job category/type:
  Education Support

Apprentice Teaching Assistant — Grange Lane Infant Academy are looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our academy in February 2026 on a temporary, part-time basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

As an apprentice you are encouraged to work as part of the team to gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the duration of your course. During your apprenticeship you will report to the teachers. Under supervision you will work under the direct instruction of teacher/support staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

You will study towards the NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant. There is an expectation you will attend all college sessions and complete assignments on time. We want to attract the best apprentices to work in Delta Academies Trust, as such we pay above the national apprenticeship pay rates for all apprentices. You dont have to wait for a year to be paid your age related National Minimum Wage, we pay this from your first day with us, but we will not pay below £9.00 per hour.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

Grange Lane is located in Rossington, Doncaster and is a thriving and inclusive infant academy for children aged between 2 and 7 years old. During our last Ofsted in March 2023, Grange Lane received an outstanding judgement. At Grange Lane, we believe that every child can overcome barriers and achieve their potential. We focus upon developing the whole child, in a safe and stimulating environment.

With a focus on basic skills and personalised learning, amid an engaging active and progressive curriculum we focus on fostering a lifelong love of learning. We aim for children to leave us with the skills and attitude ready for their next stage of education. There is a clear passion from leaders and staff to give pupils a wide range of opportunities and experiences.

This ensures that pupils, including those with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, experience success. This creates a highly inclusive culture. As a result, pupils get off to an excellent start to their education - Ofsted March 2023.

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trusts success story. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Note:

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.